A New Chapter for Beckman & Associates, Inc.


For more than 25 years, Beckman & Associates, Inc. has proudly served individuals, families, and professionals throughout Central Florida with a commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and meaningful outcomes.


Since opening in 1999, it has been our privilege to support countless individuals through direct therapy services while building a reputation for innovation, expertise, and leadership in our field.


Today, we are excited to begin a new chapter in our journey.


Growing Our Mission, Expanding Our Impact


As Beckman & Associates continues to evolve, we are transitioning from providing direct therapy services to focusing our efforts on:

  • Continuing Education and Professional Development
  • Clinical Consultation and Mentorship
  • Research and Advancement of Best Practices
  • Innovative Product Development


This transition reflects our long-term vision to broaden the impact of our work and support not only individual clients, but also the professionals, caregivers, and organizations dedicated to helping them thrive.


Our Mission Has Not Changed—Only Our Method


While our services are evolving, our purpose remains the same:

To improve functional outcomes and quality of life through expert guidance, education, innovation, and support.

 

We want our families, colleagues, and professional community to know:

We are still here for you.


Though we will no longer be offering direct therapy, we remain deeply committed to serving our community by sharing the knowledge, experience, and resources gained through decades of clinical practice.


Leading Forward With Purpose


After more than two decades of hands-on service, we believe the greatest way to continue making a difference is by empowering the professionals and caregivers who support individuals every day.


By educating clinicians, mentoring providers, contributing to research, and developing practical tools, we can help elevate care standards and create lasting impact far beyond the walls of a treatment room.


With Gratitude for the Past—And Excitement for the Future


We are profoundly grateful to every family, professional, and community partner who has trusted Beckman & Associates over the years.


Your support has shaped our legacy and inspired this next phase of growth.


We look forward to continuing to serve with the same passion, integrity, and dedication that have guided us since the beginning—now in new ways designed to expand our reach and deepen our impact.


Beckman & Associates, Inc.


A Legacy of Excellence. A Future of Greater Impact.

Our Team

Our dynamic team here at Beckman & Associates Inc. offers competent and caring speech, physical and occupational therapy services. Our therapists have internationally recognized expertise. Call us today to schedule a consultation.
Team Members — Maitland, FL — Beckman & Associates Inc.
Debra Beckman
Debra Beckman — Maitland, FL — Beckman & Associates Inc.

Debra Beckman, MS, CCC-SLP is a Nationally Certified by ASHA, listed in the National Provider Registry (NPI), licensed by the State of Florida and insured.


She was awarded her Bachelor of Science (1974) from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, AR and Master of Science (1979) from the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences Campus in Little Rock, AR.


Debra Beckman has worked in the field of communicative disorders since 1975, specializing in feeding, oral motor and motor speech disorders. She has worked in a variety of settings, including schools, hospitals, universities, trauma centers, home-bound, foster homes, group homes, Intermediate Care Facilities for individuals with intellectual impairment (ICF-IID), nursing homes and large residential facilities. She has served as a court appointed witness and as a resource content expert for seven federal court cases, regarding services for the developmentally disabled.


Ms. Beckman has presented at numerous local, state, national and international conferences, and has published articles in professional books, journals, monographs; and in Exceptional Parent magazine. She has published research and assisted others with published research. The newest book is a children’s book, Alligator Alphabet (see the web site www.beckmanworks.com). She has been awarded 3 United States patents for therapeutic equipment, including the Beckman Tri-Chew, Beckman Professional Oral Probe and the Beckman E-Z spoon. Ms. Beckman has been recognized by her peers and her community for outstanding clinical achievement.


Ms. Beckman specialized in the areas of:
  • Oral Motor/Motor Speech Disorders
  • Apraxia
  • Dysarthria
  • Feeding Disorders/Picky Eaters
  • Medically Fragile
  • Premature Infants
  • Child Speech and Language Disorders
  • Infant Feeding Difficulties
  • Early Intervention for Speech and Language Delays
  • Tongue Tie
  • TMJ Disorders
  • Tongue Thrust
  • Autism
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Fluency Disorders
  • Kinesio-Taping
  • NMES
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Lisa Hightower-Carney

Lisa Hightower-Carney serves as the Conference Director at Beckman Oral Motor and Products Director at Beckman & Associates. With over a decade of experience across both organizations, she oversees conference planning, customer service, and management of the online directory and website, as well as product manufacturing, distribution, and regulatory compliance.


Lisa holds an A.S. degree in Biomedical Chemical Technology and brings a strong background in clinical research, having previously served as Director of Operations in the pharmaceutical industry, where she was part of the Clinical Trials Management team.



Outside of work, Lisa enjoys traveling, reading, crafts, outdoor activities, and spending quality time with her family. 

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Brian Beckman

Conference Coordinator

For further information about Beckman & Associates Inc. in Maitland, Florida, or to schedule a consultation, call (407) 647-4740.
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